Certification In Educational Leadership University Of Central Florida
There are two plans available at UCF for individuals seeking Florida Educational Leadership Certification: (1) completion of an approved master's degree program in educational leadership; or (2) completion of an approved modified educational leadership program. These two plans, as they relate to programs of study in the UCF College of Education, are described below. In either case, individuals must also verify three years of successful teaching experience and pass the Florida Educational Leadership Examination (FELE).
The details provided herein are interpretations of the College. Final decisions, interpretations, and certification approval are the province of the Florida Department of Education. For reference purposes, see State Rule 6A-4.0082, Specialization Requirements for Certification in Educational Leadership--Administrative Class.
Master of Education Degree in Educational Leadership. The M.Ed. program of study consists of 39 semester hours in the following four areas: A) Foundations (9 SH), B) Educational Leadership (24 SH), and C) Electives (6 SH). The UCF M.Ed. Degree in Educational Leadership is approved by the Florida Department of Education and satisfies the course requirements specified in the State Board Rule. For a complete description of the degree program and admission requirements, refer to the University of Central Florida Graduate Catalog.
*Modified Educational Leadership Program. If an individual holds a graduate degree with a major other than educational administration, administration and supervision or educational leadership, certification may be obtained through completion of an approved modified program in educational leadership. The UCF modified program consists of the eight courses in Areas B of the M.Ed. Degree These courses are:
EDA 6061 Org/Admin of Schools (3)
EDA 6232 Legal Aspects of School Operations (3)
EDA 6240 Educ Financial Affairs (3)
EDA 6260 Educ Systems Planning/Mgmnt (3)
EDA 6931 Contemp Issues in Educ Lead (3)
EDS 6123 Educ Supervisory Practices I (3)
EDS 6130 Educ Supervisory Practices II (3)
EDA 6946 Administrative Internship (3)
*Students will not be recommended by UCF until the above requirements have been met. Students recommended must have completed a total of 12 graduate hours at UCF, 9 of which must be in Educational Leadership.
Please direct any questions to the program coordinator: Dr. Rosemarye Taylor, email or phone:407 823 1469
All students seeking admission into the Modified Educational Leadership Program must:
· be admitted to the University as a non-degree graduate student (apply online at WWW.GRADUATE.UCF.EDU). Official undergraduate transcripts must be received by the University of Central Florida’s Office of Graduate Studies.
· submit "Request for Evaluation: Administrative Certification" and copies (does not have to be official) of any transcripts of coursework which may apply to:
Dr. Rosemarye Taylor, Educational Leadership
University of Central Florida
P. O. Box 161250
Orlando, FL 32816-1250
Completing the UCF Educational Leadership Modified Core Program
Below are the steps required as you conclude your courses leading to Florida Administrative Certification.
1. After you complete your courses, request that the program coordinator review your records and send a letter of completion to the Florida Department of Education (FDOE). You will receive a copy (it is your responsibility to provide your county with a copy if one is requested).
2. Request from the UCF registrar that an official transcript be sent to Tallahassee showing all completed work applicable to your modified core program (be sure to wait until grades are posted before making this request).
3. Take and obtain a passing grade on the Florida Educational Leadership Examination (FELE).
4. Obtain and complete an application (obtain from FDOE or your county) for Level 1 Administrative Certification and submit it to the FDOE.
5. The FDOE, using records you have provided, will verify that you have a master's degree and that you have three years of teaching experience and hold an appropriate Florida teaching certificate.
Remember, you are responsible for initiating this process.
University of Central Florida Educational Leadership
REQUEST FOR EVALUATION: ADMINISTRATIVE CERTIFICATION
ADMISSION TO MODIFIED EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP CORE PROGRAM*
COMPLETE THE INFORMATION BELOW AND RETURN AS DIRECTED:
NAME
LAST FIRST Soc. Sec. #
ADDRESS
CITY STATE ZIP
DAY PHONE Area Code EVENING PHONE Area Code
EMAIL ADDRESS:
MASTER'S DEGREE INFORMATION:
INSTITUTION
DEGREE DATE RECEIVED MAJOR
OTHER DEGREE INFORMATION:
Instititution Institution
Degree Date Rec Major Degree Date Rec Major
INDICATE (X) YOUR CURRENT UCF STATUS:
Admitted as non-degree 5P (seeking reclassification as Modified Educational Leadership 5B)
Degree-seeking (enrolled in another degree program but seeking administrative certification)
Not admitted (please provide additional information related to your reason for seeking an evaluation)
Comments:
INDICATE (X) WHETHER EVALUATION OF PRIOR GRADUATE CREDIT IS REQUIRED:
I have completed prior graduate work at UCF which should be reviewed (we will obtain a copy of your UCF transcript).
I am attaching graduate transcripts from the following institutions to be used in my evaluation
(You must provide this office with a copy—we will not obtain copies from other UCF offices).
1.
2.
3.
*I understand that students seeking admission/reclassification into the Modified Educational Leadership Core Program must (l) be admitted to the University as a non-degree graduate student (application process through Graduate Admissions Office) and (2) obtain an official evaluation that will result from this request.
Evaluation requested by (Signature) Date
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